Progress of research on the correlation between adenoid hypertrophy and malocclusion in children
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Adenoid hypertrophy is a common disease in children and the incidence has been on the rise in recent years. Adenoid hypertrophy in children can cause sinusitis, otitis media, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, psychological and behavioral problems, etc., affecting the normal growth and development of children. Adenoid hypertrophy is the main cause of mouth breathing due to narrowing of the upper airway, which can result in the formation of adenoid facies, affecting the normal development of the maxillofacial region and leading to the occurrence of malocclusion. This article reviews the relevant research progress of the mechanisms, types, and treatment of malocclusion caused by adenoid hypertrophy.
Author: LI Jinpeng, JIANG Yinhua
Institution: Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6960817070
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